Khalilah Ramdene with a salivating new take on a classic flavor pairing.
By Khalilah Ramdene
Once May begins to creep into June, my thoughts become clouded with dreams of strawberries and rhubarb. This early summer duo has been featured in pies, cobblers, crisps and tarts, and even jams and jellies, all in the pursuit of the sweet-tart flavor this combination is known for. Strawberries, as the earliest of the summer berries, seemed destined to pair well with late-spring rhubarb and this marriage of fruit and vegetable (rhubarb is a vegetable after all) continues to enchant us with every bit we take. 
For something a little different I toss my strawberries and rhubarb with honey and crystallized ginger before roasting. You get layers of warm notes in between the sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb. Try it spooned over your favorite recipe for French toast or pancakes. Please note that topping it with a generous dollop of cardamom whipped cream is absolutely required.
PrintRoasted Strawberries and Rhubarb with Cardamom Whipped Cream
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 1x
Description
A new take on a classic pairing
Ingredients
- 1 pint of strawberries, hulled & halved
- ½ cup chopped rhubarb
- 1 heaping tbsp honey
- candied ginger to taste, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
Instructions
- Toss strawberries and rhubarb with honey and candied ginger and roast in a 250 degree oven for 15 minutes. Strawberries and rhubarb can be served as is, or pureed into a sauce in a blender.
- To make whipped cream combine sugar and heavy cream in a chilled bowl. Beat with a mixer until stiff peaks begin to form. Fold in cardamom.
- Serve roasted strawberries and rhubarb with the whipped cream or add pureed sauce to French toast, top with whipped cream and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
This looks so good! I love roasted strawberries and I’m sure the addition of rhubarb, honey, and ginger is a million times better!
Oh this looks so tasty!! Love the addition of cardamom to the whipped cream, yum!